Spruce Lake

Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball and Tennis

Two tennis courts, which are also lined out for playing pickleball, plus a combination basketball/volleyball court all provide space for playing your favorite high-energy games! Bring your own equipment or borrow ours, free of charge.

Campfires

Groups may reserve one of three campfire settings for evening activities by contacting our office staff. We’ll prepare the campfire as desired by the group, and can also provide utensils for making your own s’mores upon request.

There is the Lakeside Campfire (behind Spruce Lodge), Center Circle Campfire (between Lakeview Program Center and Founders Lodge), and the Amphitheater (behind Carol Cottage along a short path). Plus, guests at Mountainside Lodges each have their own campfire area.

Disc Golf

Our 9-hole disc golf course is located on the wooded hillside near the Retreat Center lake, and is free. Pick up equipment at the front desk in Spruce Lodge.

Gaga Court

Play this fun variant of dodge ball at our gaga court right behind the Wagon Wheel Snack Shop, adjacent to the playground area.

Hiking and Waterfalls

Wander through God’s creation on over 8 miles of woodland trails. Pass though rhododendron thickets, a quiet pine grove and scenic meadow. A favorite hike displays tumbling waterfalls and the vista atop Spruce Mountain. Distances per trail range from approximately ½ to 2 miles. Open our Overview Map of trails and paths.

Horseshoes and Shuffleboard

Gather for some friendly competition among family and friends! The outdoor shuffleboard, and horseshoes courts are all located next to the pool. All equipment for these games is located in the kiosk by the pool fence.

Miniature Golf

Our professionally designed mini-golf course is also handicapped-accessible, offering a fun challenge for everyone! The cost is $5/person/game — or $15 for unlimited play time during your stay. Pay and pick up your equipment at the front desk in Spruce Lodge.

Nature Center

Meet & greet some live animals, see mounted specimens or enjoy the bird viewing deck. Open at specified hours. Inquire at the Front Desk.

North Lawn Play Area

The North Lawn is situated behind Twin Oaks Lodge, adjacent to the front edge of the Family Campground. Plenty of soft grass makes it great for programmed activities, our weekly outdoor chicken barbecue dinners, playing with the kids, or simply hanging out with family and friends. Feel free to use our sports equipment or bring your own.

Paddle Boats and Kayaks

Hop into a kayak or paddle boat for a relaxing (or competitive) spin around the small but pretty lake fed by a pure mountain stream (Spruce Run). Boats are available, with staff support, during specified hours from approximately mid-April through mid-October.

Playgrounds

Our playground area is located between Wagon Wheel Snack Shop and the Family Campground. There is a section especially for young children, and another for older children with climbing elements, swings, merry-go-round and tether ball.

Swimming Pool

Our heated, outdoor pool is open afternoons and many evenings Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends. Our lifeguards are American Red Cross-certified and will be giving you their full attention while on duty.

Wagon Rides

People young and old enjoy the simple fun of riding through the woods in our large open-top wagon, which holds up to 30 people.  This wagon is  wheelchair accessible.

Winter Sports

Guests love our tubing hill, located along Wilderness Road across from the climbing tower area. Tubes are kept at the hill and are free. For those who want to go snowshoeing or ice skating, our equipment is available at a small charge.